Christmas Countdown - 2013

[sugar142286]

Well I think I am about to curl up in front of the fireplace with snowball and Kylee and watch some hallmark movies! It's 12F outside right now...I had some pork roast and stuffing I made really quick when I got home from work. I have about a week left until Christmas break. I can't wait to be able to sleep in and play in the snow with the kids Christmas time...it's like a dream I've had for a few years to be able to do that. It's the simplest things in life like snow at Christmas when you never had it before...living in the south a lot of my life I only remember one Christmas when I was 14 in 1989 we had a freak storm that gave us a few inches the day before xmas eve and stayed on the ground 3 days...I will never forget that Christmas ever! Well I better go...I will talk to yall later have a great evening everyone!

I'm so excited for you as well! Enjoy every minute of it. :

 

[jennifer91]

My mom is even worse today. Still a low-grade fever, but it got up to 100. She is tired, her head feels foggy, she's cold, not hungry, and just doesn't feel right. She called the doctor but they aren't in until next week. We also called her specialist because she is supposed to watch when she has low-grade fevers. They didn't send in for blood tests or anything. We thought if it was a virus that something else would be bothering her by now - stomach, head, throat, anything...but nope. We start our Christmas baking soon so she needs to get better! Ugh!

 

[sugar142286]

Have a good night at work. Hope you were able to take advantage of that extra hour to sleep!

I did get the extra hour. It was so nice!

 

[made582]

My mom is even worse today. Still a low-grade fever, but it got up to 100. She is tired, her head feels foggy, she's cold, not hungry, and just doesn't feel right. She called the doctor but they aren't in until next week. We also called her specialist because she is supposed to watch when she has low-grade fevers. They didn't send in for blood tests or anything. We thought if it was a virus that something else would be bothering her by now - stomach, head, throat, anything...but nope. We start our Christmas baking soon so she needs to get better! Ugh!

Still praying for your mom Jennifer.

 

[Christmasstar]

Good morning,

I am posting quickly because I have to leave in a few minutes.
I was on earlier when I remembered I had one more thing to pick up for my Christmas shopping in town here. I went and I am now finished with my Christmas shopping!!!!! Wooohoooo!!!! After I went to that store I stopped at the Christmas Shop in town for the first time in 15 years. It is just as I remembered, the seasonal smells, the creaking wood floor, the bells ringing their beautiful Christmas songs. I went there 15 years ago shopping for a Santa Claus for my grandmother, they didn't have any I wanted but I remember the old man taking me back to his studio showing me how he made all the ornaments and decorations. I was there a long time asking him questions about the ornaments and the store. I believe he has since passed on, but walking in there made me remember that day very vividly. I guess I have had interest in Christmas stores for a long time. cheesy

I have to get running, and see what the day has in store for me.

Have a great day!!

Talk to you all tonight.

congratulations on getting all your shopping done!

 

[made582]

Well I got my big project done and then made the centers for my buckeyes. They are in the fridge cooling down now. I'll probably wait until tomorrow to dip them in chocolate.

Now to figure out what other candies I have the stuff to make.

 

[Christmasstar]

My sister and I were just talking about stuff that's come into being since we've been born. Great stuff like iPods, CD's, DVD's (not to mention VCR's), cell phones, (maybe I should say 'affordable personal cell phones'). Also the affordable personal computer. We were surprised to learn that the first fax was sent 11/29/24. BTW, my Dad had some slight experience with the very first computers...those room-sized behemoths that worked with punch cards. You wouldn't believe it, but Daddy used to tell tales of the funny/stupid things you could make these computers do. Sound familiar?

LOL, I was telling my kids not the long ago about how microwaves were just coming out when I got married and how we did not have cable and the first home movie machines looked like really big record players with movies that were big white records. My first computer did not do internet, took 10 minutes to boot up and used a thing called floppy disks to run programs.
I feel old now

 

[Ryan]

My mom is even worse today. Still a low-grade fever, but it got up to 100. She is tired, her head feels foggy, she's cold, not hungry, and just doesn't feel right. She called the doctor but they aren't in until next week. We also called her specialist because she is supposed to watch when she has low-grade fevers. They didn't send in for blood tests or anything. We thought if it was a virus that something else would be bothering her by now - stomach, head, throat, anything...but nope. We start our Christmas baking soon so she needs to get better! Ugh!

Praying for your mom!

 

[sugar142286]

Hmmmmm what to brew for Lovemas? What will everyone else be drinking??? Lovemas. Next Friday at 11:30pm ....... Yabba!!!!!!

Some type of coffee from the Keurig...hmm...we'll see on 20th! I'll be here. I'm off that night and so excited!

 

[sugar142286]

Good morning!
Everyone is off to school and work. I straightened up the house, started laundry, walked the dogs and have taco soup in the crock pot for dinner. I'm heading out to do some more shopping. I started shopping way too late this year. Now I'm running around like a lunatic every day, lol.
See you later!
Have a great day!!!

Can I come live at your house? You always have such great food cooking! Yum!

 

[sugar142286]

We are no longer green here ! You cannot see it clearly because the flakes are so fine, but it is snowing

It is coming down fast with 5 to 10 cm in 12 hour period ( 2 to 4 inches) !
My Christmas lights are getting burried

Beautiful, Star! Enjoy and stay safe!

 

[sugar142286]

Good morning all!!

I'm buying my first Christmas gift today. LOL I'm so excited! I make most of my gifts whether they're baked, engraved, cooked, crocheted, knitted, crocheted, painted or carved, but some I do still buy. Especially when its something someone has specifically said at some point in the year, "Gosh I would really like to have that one day!"

I'm making myself a gift this year... something kinda weird I've never done before. LOL My grandparents' house in Pittsburgh was my favorite place on Earth. My grandather, my best friend. My uncle tells me in the 50s they bought some chestnuts to roast one day and while sitting at the table my grandfather absently stuck one down in the dirt of the potted flower on the bay window of the breakfast nook. It sprouted. LOL He transplanted it to the back yard.

Now all I remember of that tree was it being the best climbing, shade, reading tree I ever saw. I have no memory of it being a sappling. Years after my grandparents passed away the house sold which broke my heart because I had always hoped to convince my husband to move there. I found out whonthrbnew owners were and contacted them to find out if it would be possible to get one of the chutes that always sprouted in the yard from the chestnut tree my GF had planted. It was a year before I heard from them which I wad told how sorry they were to tell me they'd had the tree cut down and removed.

One day I got an email from the home owner telling me he was sending me something. A few days later a very heavy box arrived containing thick cords of wood. In the box was a note that read, "We had the tree cut down and my father took all the wood to his cabin in upper NY. He had these pieces left of it that hadn't made it to the fireplace yet. I drove up there and got them for you. From what the neighbors told me of your grandfather he was very creative. I'm hoping you got some of that and can make something of these. I'm sorry it's the best I could do."

I could not believe the kindness of that man to have even considered that.

Sooo... my gift to myself - I'm making a large hand carved collage frame with inlays of celtic knot work because my father's side is Irish. The frame will house my favorite photos and lithographs of that side of my family including my son. Hence... my version of my family tree on my dad's side. LOL I really hope I don't mess it up. LOL

LOL Sorry, I'm excited about it. I didn't mean to post another novel.

Hope everyone has a blessed day!!

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How special. What a wonderful gift given and what wonderful memories you have of your grandparents. Enjoy working on this gift for yourself.

 

[made582]

Some type of coffee from the Keurig...hmm...we'll see on 20th! I'll be here. I'm off that night and so excited!

It will be a night you never forget!!!

 

[Christmasstar]

Good afternoon, everyone!

I'm teaching again today. Hooray. Hoping to work four out of five days this week. I have work guaranteed for tomorrow - at the same school which I am currently located - and then it is usually easy to get work on Friday. Next week is a short one. The students get Friday off, and I am not sure if I will receive a call for Thursday, so I need to work as much as possible this week! In total, theree are six days left until students get out for Christmas and I am really hoping to work five of those six. We shall see!

It was a nice drive this morning. Thankfully, I only had to drive about 25 minute today. I am at the school closest to my apartment. The kids are decent today thus far. Currently, it still looks like a nice overcast day. Temperatures are around 7c/14c with windchill. The forecast looks a bit frightening as there is a snowsquall warning until late in the afternoon. I'll be leaving here in about two hours... I really hope the warning is lifted by that time!

Last night was enjoyable. I made a delicious dinner and then watched the Kings defeat the Canadiens 6-0. A great night! My entire family does not think much of the Habs - to put it lightly - and it was great to see the Kings finally win in Montreal. Good stuff. Tonight, they are on TV again and playing the Maple Leafs. We'll see if Kim will give me the TV for hockey two nights in a row!

I am currently on my prep period, but I really should make sure that I have everything organized for my final period. It's been a good day thus far and I would really like to continue that into my final period.

Have a great Wednesday, everyone! 'Pines Day has come once again. It's great to see familiar faces as we head into the Christmas Season. Carl knows how to throw a party. Merry Christmas!

wonderful that you are getting more teaching positions, will pray you get those teaching days in before Christmas break starts!

 

[Christmasstar]

I remember the first PC I saw...my uncle had one in his home office and it was amazing! I remember the first time, years later, I was able to play a computer game. It was Bo Jackson's Baseball and it was awesome!

I remember when we got our first VCR in about 1985...it was expensive compared to how cheap DVD and even blu ray is now. It was close to $300 and that was in 1985 money!!!

Does anyone remover the first movie they watched in a VCR?

our first home movie machine was a beta, a bit smaller than the VHS. This did not last long and no I do not remember what the first movie was we watched on it, but I am sure it was a kids movie since ours were small at the time.

 

[Christmasstar]

My mom is even worse today. Still a low-grade fever, but it got up to 100. She is tired, her head feels foggy, she's cold, not hungry, and just doesn't feel right. She called the doctor but they aren't in until next week. We also called her specialist because she is supposed to watch when she has low-grade fevers. They didn't send in for blood tests or anything. We thought if it was a virus that something else would be bothering her by now - stomach, head, throat, anything...but nope. We start our Christmas baking soon so she needs to get better! Ugh!

will continue to pray that she recovers quickly and it is nothing serious.

 

[sugar142286]

Yesterday's little bit of snow is sticking around because of the cold. It looks so festive! The long-range forecast is calling for a little over an inch on Christmas Eve. Sounds ideal! Even though we're in New England, we don't always have snow on the ground for Christmas.

Yesterday's snow was perfect. There was just enough to cover the ground decently, it snowed all day at varying rates and was pretty to watch, and it didn't make driving dangerous.

That is the best kind of snow! Glad you enjoyed it.

 

[snowflake22]

Your high tomorrow is our low. Stay warm! Hope you are better today!! {{{HUGS}}} for you and Harlowe!

Thank you, Meceka!!

I am feeling a little better today, thanks.

And thank you for the hugs!! Sending them back to you, Palmer, and the sweet outdoor fur kids!!

xx


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[sugar142286]

No, No, No, No!!!!!! I refuse to believe that the season is going by this quick!!!!!

I know! Let's just believe in our own little world that Christmas isn't coming yet. We're just crazy people, right?

 

[snowflake22]

My mom is even worse today. Still a low-grade fever, but it got up to 100. She is tired, her head feels foggy, she's cold, not hungry, and just doesn't feel right. She called the doctor but they aren't in until next week. We also called her specialist because she is supposed to watch when she has low-grade fevers. They didn't send in for blood tests or anything. We thought if it was a virus that something else would be bothering her by now - stomach, head, throat, anything...but nope. We start our Christmas baking soon so she needs to get better! Ugh!

Continued thoughts & prayers for your Mom, Jennifer. ((Hugs))

XO


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